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College Preparation Counseling

Ardent Founder Dr. Li provided extremely specific advice how our three boys may prepare to be accepted to a leading University. The staff at Ardent have made our boys feel extremely welcome and comfortable. Our boys are working hard and excited about their futures. Thank you, Dr. Li and Ardent Academy!

Incredible First Impression

My daughter checked out their math olympiad program, and came away buzzing with excitement. The programs are challenging, in a wonderful, brain-stimulating way. We had the opportunity to work with a teacher for an hour, and she stretched my daughter's mind with the pace and expectations. Most importantly, she made "number sense" into a truly fluid dance of numbers and their components, and focused on multiple strategies and efficient choices, instead of single-minded procedures. Amazing!

You are the best!

We truly trust Mrs. Li and Dr. Li when it comes to college counseling. This feeling is very important to us when there are so many different options in college applications. We don't ever hesitate to take their advice in any circumstances. Thank you Mrs. Li and Dr. Li for everything you do!

We are very thankful

Our daughter is currently a freshman in a top Ivy League college. She has grown so much since she participated in Ardent's counseling program and student service programs four years ago. Thanks to Dr. Li's and Mrs. Li's great guidance and strong support, she has not only achieved far above our expectation, but more importantly, gained many valuable life experiences that will surely help her go far in her life. We are very thankful of Dr. Li, Mrs. Li, and Ardent staff!

Great Class

My daughter has been going to Ardent Academy for about a year now, and it has helped her in so many ways. She has grown so much in problem solving and creative thinking. Ardent has offered her so many amazing opportunities.

More than just a class

Hello! Current student speaking here. I have been taking Ardent classes for 7 years, and I can say that they have tremendously shaped my life in a way I could not have imagined, and I am incredibly grateful for all Ardent has offered me. I learned not only the knowledge from the classes, but also how to approach problem solving in general, and it has made me a better thinker. The community of fellow enthusiasts is also amazing, and I have met many of my most accomplished friends here. Thank you!

Great Experience!

We have been with Dr. Li and Mrs. Li for over nine months now, we are so glad to have their guidance as they are experienced and knowledgeable, especially their frankness in their advise! We look forward to have their continued guidance and support, and hope to work on achieving our goals!

College Counseling

Mrs Li is very nice, professional with richful experience.Every question which I asked would be get a clear and detailed answer.My son always gets best and unique suggestions from Mrs Li.Every time, after interview with Mrs Li, my son has more confidence to move to his target.Thanks Dr.Li and Mrs Li for what they help for my son.

I'm glad I went to Ardent

I was a little unsure of whether I would like it or not since I've never taken a research program before. But as the class went on, I knew that I like it. We talked about a lot of crucial things such as making a specific reviews and grabbing attention to the audience in a minimum amount of time which is very useful for the actual science fair. Had it not been for this class, I would have never done the science fair. Overall, I would recommend this class to anyone with patience and an open mind

Thank you Ardent!!

My husband and I feel so thankful that our children are able to get enrichment outside of school that challenges them and helps them think, learn & grow academically. So far, our experience has been nothing less than spectacular and our daughters are much more confidence in their ability to tackle difficult questions because they know they can do it! Thank you Ardent Academy:).

Engaging and motivational!

My son has been with Ardent Academy for 3 years, in classes, summer research and counseling. Dr. Li and Mrs. Li are so helpful. My son learned valuable STEM knowledge and won science competitions. I learned valuable suggestions on parenting. More importantly, attending Ardent Academy has become a motivator for my son. He is motivated to do better in school and in activities because of Ardent Academy.

Thank you!

My son is admitted to top school today. I come here to thank Dr. Li and Mrs. Li. Thank you for giving my son full support over the past years. A lot of his significant academic and non-academic achievements listed in school applications are from his involvement with Ardent Academy and Math For Service. He is only one of many successful kids encouraged and inspired by you.

Ardent Academy is a great choice

Dr. Li and Mrs. Li are so kind and helpful in counseling and with all of Ardent's classes. The research program is amazing - Thank you so much Dr. and Mrs. Li! I am so glad I chose this academy - so many advanced classes in STEM - one of a kind place!

nice place to work

Had a interview with their manager Mrs. Li. Since I am not sure about where to be in the future, I can not make commitment about how long to teach. Looks like they have all higher level courses for all the AP classes and AMC math competitions.

Best Place for Connections

Dr. Li and Mrs. Li are very knowledgeable of the college admissions process and invested in the success of their students.
This place has helped many students get into their dream college (mostly top colleges).
I recommend Ardent Academy College Counseling to everyone to get assistance in almost every aspect possible.
Ardent Academy definitely helps with receiving catered advice and support when students are deciding where to go to school or planning their future careers.

Excellent STEM academy

Ardent Academy is very welcoming and professionally run. Their personnel is wonderful and caring.
They truly know how to test and teach gifted children STEM.
We feel very lucky to have such an excellent academy nearby so we can benefit from their very knowledgeable staff. We in particular love that they offer opportunities to the children to compete in Science and Math fairs and competitions and they instill a passion for STEM so needed in this country. Thank YOU Ardent Academy!

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A truly inspiring program for gifted kids

Ardent Academy's Dr. Li has very good vision on ensuring success for gifted kids. My son has been going to Ardent Academy (formerly Avid Academy) for over five years. Dr. Li has been directly responsible for his successes in various Math competitions (AMC8, AMC10, AIME etc.). He has a great vision for setting up students for success in high school and maximizing their potential. Overall a great institution and great set of people to work with.

motivation booster

Mrs. Li has provided some useful suggestions and tips for academic and extra-curricular activities for my tenth-grader. My son's motivation level has increased after being part of Ardent's activities and exposure to highly accomplished peers.

No. 1 in town for inspiring education

Ardent Academy's Director Dr. Li has an amazing vision in children's education. He magically passes his passion in math and science to the students in class. My 6th grader enjoys his lessons! Ms. Lee teaching the younger ones is also amazing. She is so dedicated, passionate, patient, and caring. Kids love the lolly-pops at the end of the class. They are organic! Ardent Academy's quality is "organic" - high quality you can trust.

Very helpful

I just moved here and my friend recommended this school. Ms. Lee was very nice. She prepared tests for my two sons and during the test, she also gave me lots of precious information about study in Irvine. I believe my kids will do better with their help!

Dr. Li is extremely helpful!

My daughter is not doing too well in common core math but her class mate is getting A+ all the time in math. We later on found out that she attends Dr. Li's math class. We sent her to Dr. Li’s class and she is doing much better after a few classes. Dr. Li encourages and motivates his students and his class material is well organized and better than common core math. Highly recommend.

Like minded kids

My son has become very motivated since he started going to Ardent and is very focused. He does not like wasting time with video games or tv because he sees all these other kids who are so good and motivated. Truly a motivating environment and Dr. & Mrs Li take personal interest in all the kids.

Parent

Our both kids are Ardent ( Avid) students for so many years. We are very happy with Dr. Li's high level Math and Physics classes. We would highly recommend Dr. Li and Ardent academy to anyone who is interested in learning high level Math and Science.

We truly trust Ardent.

The advices that we receive from Dr. and Mrs. Li are always very proactive. They pay attention to the student's progress. Based on the results they see, they always come up with the very appropriate next step for us to follow. It truly keeps the student motivated and challenged at all time. Thank you so much for the valuable advices.

Choosing Avid Academy is the best decision

Before sending our older son to Avid Academy, we always worried about how to explore the potential he has and help him to be best of himself. While now my son has been with Dr. Li for more than 3 months, we can tell the difference already. The most significant thing we noticed is that it likes Dr. Li helped my son set up the long-term goal which gives him motivation and challenge. We look forward to the next four years with Dr. Li and his team and pretty sure that this is the best decision.

An A+ For Avid Academy

Avid Academy has proven itself to be a wonderful way to challenge our son in a warm and inviting setting. The mathematics material differentiates itself from other math programs out there as it very much encourages "out of the box" thinking. The teachers guide the students each week, but encourage independent thinking at the same time. The results have been so rewarding as we have watched our son grow leaps and bounds in his ability to tackle difficult math problems without discouragement.

Our two sons, currently finishing their fifth and sixth grade years, have been taking Avid math classes now for a year. Even though they are in both in GATE classes, we have all found the Avid classes to be much more challenging. Avid and in particular Dr. Li do a fantastic job of supplementing their regular math course work as well as providing math curriculum guidance.

Enriching in unique ways

My 7th grader is interested in the Junior Summer Research program and Avid is having him rise to a challenge above his grade level both academically and just, as importantly, in the area of critical thinking. The research opportunities they offer are not present elsewhere for his grade level. This is truly an environment in which he can flourish.

Avid Academy is a great place for math and science learning

My younger son started elementary math Olympiad at Avid Academy 1.5 years ago. He likes the course very much. As a parent, I apperciate the well designed and delivered math course. My son has enjoyed multiple summer programs at Avid Academy
As well. Avid Academy has now become a key component of his education.
Recently I consulted with Mrs. and Dr. Li for my high school student. I feel so lucky that they have the information and the programs I was looking for. Big thanks to Dr. Li and Avid.

College Counselling

My sons have been taken classes at Avid since last four years. I have always found Avid a great tutoring place. I am greatly pleased with the college counselling offered by Dr. Li and Mrs. Li. I highly recommend Avid Academy to other parents.

College Planning Consultation

I have really pleasant experience with Avid Academy about my daughter initial college planning meeting. Ms. Li and Dr. Li are very experienced and professional consultants. We found our discussion is very helpful and informative for my 8th grade daughter's future planning. I would like to recommend others to use their services.--JZ

Dr.Li is a good teacher

Dr. Li and Mrs. Li are stellar!

Dr. Li is a fantastic teacher who can turn an ordinary subject into the most exciting intellectual pursuit. My daughter learned so much while having so much fun. Mrs. Li is a very caring person who always provides valuable information and suggestions on how to develop other skills. She helps kids become well rounded people who have a variety of other activities that complement their academic success. Both helped my daughter to progress ever since she joined Avid.

The Best Investment We Ever Made

We found Avid Academy about 4 years ago. In the beginning, we let our daughter try one of their summer math boot camp. We realized the uniqueness of their program right away. It is definitely not an average after school tutoring place. They emphasize on critical thinking and problem solving skills for gifted students. Since then, our daughter has taken several other classes with them, and we feel this is one of our best investments we have ever made for our daughter.

GREAT Science Research Program !!!

This program really opens the doors to my research experience. At the beginning, I had an interest, but did not know how to get involved. Dr. Li helps us develop skills in research methodology, mathematical and computational tools. He gauged my interest during individual meetings, provided the right guidance about getting involved. With Dr. Li's feedback, suggestions throughout my project, I successfully compete at Orange County and State Science Fairs. Highly recommend this program.

Life-Changing Experience

When my wife and I started researching for enrichment programs for our children, we called and visited a quite a few centers. After all, we were strongly referred by a number of friends that their children had been in Avid Academy for years. Our children have been so excited to attend Avid Academy classes . They not only got better at math and science, but also learned to be good at problem solving skills. We would definitely recommend this program to both bright and hard-working students.

Avid is Unique

My son has been with Dr. Li for past seven years and practically grew up with Avid. Avid’s excellent curriculum and counseling program made it possible for him to enter the college of his dreams. Dr. Li and Mrs. Li not only helped him shine out in math and science and go through the college application process as painlessly as possible, but also played an important role in his personal growth. Thank you so much Dr. and Mrs. Li!

Very impressive college planning program

The Avid College Planning program is very unique for kids in science and engineering majors because of Dr. Li’s strong background in science and engineering. He is a very experienced and effective counselor who can bring out a kid’s potential in science research . Mrs. Li is very knowledgeable and patient in guiding student college applicants. We are so grateful for their help and wish we could have started this earlier so we could gain more from their expertise.

Very impressive and unique college planning program

We just started the college planning program for our kid from Dr. Li and Mrs. Li. The Avid College Planning program is very unique for kids in science and engineering majors because of Dr. Li’s strong background in science and engineering. We are so grateful for the advice and suggestions that he has given our kid in science related field to prepare our kid for the college planning processes. Dr. Li is a very experienced and effective counselor who can bring out a kid’s potential in science rese

Impressive programs in developing gifted young

Avid impresses us not only because it offers challenging and systematic programs for gifted young, Dr. Li offers feedbacks on student's performance and provides consultantion to parents on helping kids to realize their full potentials. The advices will help us to become better parents. We wish we had attended Avid earlier! My son loves attending Dr. Li's classes. Dr. Li makes math fun and interesting. We are looking forward to the coming years in Avid.

Amazing Place for Gifted Education

Dr. Li has been the most instrumental person in my son's gifted education. Without him, my son would have never discovered his passion for math. Not only did he begin to love math, Dr. Li's classes helped him improve a lot in AMC 8/10. Apart from his excellent classes, Dr. Li has provided us with invaluable college counseling and helped us shape my son's academic path and develop his interests. If we had not discovered Dr. Li, my son would not be the person he is today. Thank you so much!

One of the Best Academies ever Found

It was such great to meet Dr. Li and Mrs. Li. From the moment my son started in his 5th grade year, he came from a kid who loves math to a kid who loves math and is more engaged than ever before. Again, it was such a pleasure and I would recommend the enrichment programs to any of the kids who have a passion for advanced mathematics.

Professional

It was a pleasure meeting with Mrs. Li. She spent time to explain the programs, the goals of their programs, the expectations with great professionalism. It helped my child to understand the reason why the enrichment program can help.

Interview

I came in Avid Academy for a Teachers Assistant position and I was very satisfied with the service. The lady who assisted me was very nice and concise with her questions. She was also understanding towards my international status and was willing to learn more about my situation to see if their employment process was able to accommodate such circumstances. I suggest future candidates to look through their website thoroughly.

Thank you!

starting from summer camp recommended by her elementary school, Dr. Li has changed my daughter from a student who likes math to a student who's good at math.
Both Dr. Li and Mrs. Li are very caring; knowing exactly what kind of student my daughter is. With OCMC, AMC/AIME classes, and more, she has improved drastically.
without them, she would not have been able to become the person she is today. Both of us look forward to future classes and counseling, and thank you for everything.

The best investment

My son and daughter have been in the math program for 5 and 3 years, respectively. Dr. Li is an excellent teacher and committed to the success of each of his students. He teaches each class and knows every student. He has an amazing ability to reach and inspire the best and teach critical problem solving skills. I have witnessed tremendous growth in math performance and self confidence. Without a doubt, Avid Academy has been the best investment in their education.

It's a wonderful learning experience.

My son is in Dr. Li's math class for a year. Dr. Li is the best teacher that he ever had. Dr. Li inspired him and encouraged him to bring out the best for him in math. As the parents, we can see his math improving dramatically. We really appreciate it. It is a life time wonderful learning experience for him.

A life-changing learning experience for Son!

My son's experience with Mrs. Li during his entire high school career and especially during college application season has been a life-changing one. The words of wisdom, advice, and tips Mrs. Li has given him were helpful towards achieving and exceeding his goals of getting in the college he wished to envision himself in. My son is anticipating a fantastic undergraduate experience! Thank Mrs. Li and Dr. Li for their help and encouragement for making my son’s dream school a reality!

You helped me realize my dreams!!!

I want to thank you and Dr. Li for all of your support through my college admissions process. The application process was so daunting, but you had guided me through impeccably. From profile positioning strategy to essay recommendations to reviewing my applications word by word to the interview preparation, you always kept me focused, pointed me in the right direction and helped me realize my dream. Like my mom always says, you made it possible and I could not have done it without you. THANK YOU!

I always recommend Avid

The best thing I did for my older son is to sign him up for Avid Academy. My son joined Avid since he was 8 years old. Ever since he enjoyed every lesson at Avid and made a lot of good friends there. Dr. Li is one of the smartest people I ever met and Mrs. Li is loving and detailing. I will sign up my second one when he is ready.

Mrs. Li: Incredible Counseling and Exceptional Dedication

I started counseling with Mrs. Li two years ago. She helped me lay out a plan and stick to it, which I didn’t understand before, but now appreciate. She became the only one I went to when I had any questions during the process, and even checked each of my applications word by word. When I got accepted to my top choice Ivy League school, she was the first one outside of my family that I called. Mrs. Li truly cares, and has the persistence to help students to achieve their goals. Thank you!

Great guidance

Dr. Li and Mrs. Li's program provides directions and step by step guidance for college bound students to achieve their goals.
The programs are well designed to fit the particular student to bring up his/her potentials.
Under their guidance my child formed a solid plan and has been achieving well results. We are very happy about this program.

Thank you for expert advice and guidances

With two kids in Avid over several years, we have learned a lot from Dr. Li and Mrs. Li about what to plan for the future - courses, scholarly competitions, services, research, summer, and many other activities. Each time we meet with him, we get new ideas that we should have known or thought about.

They are experts!

Great Experience

Even though I wasn't a customer of Avid Academy of Gifted Youth, I can tell that Dr. Li has guided many students to future success. I had an interview with him and I know what he expects out of the staff in order for them to give their full support to the students of the academy.

A Different Kind of Academy

When you think of a math academy, you will normally envision a place where you get packets to keep drilling on. On the contrary, Avid Academy provides challenging and insightful problems for gifted students who are either going for math competitions, or just want to challenge themselves in outside of schoolwork. You have to try it to believe it.

Best Math Academy in Irvine for Gifted Youth

Avid Academy is committed to high excellence in Academics They not only teach subjects but also show the right path and motivation for High school students. There is no other academy that is focused on student as a whole.
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